With the NBA trade deadline all but over, fans, media and handicappers alike are wondering if any of the powerhouses will make a move before the three PM deadline tomorrow afternoon. Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors pulled off a mammoth deal, as the two sides exchanged five players total, with Andrew Bogut going to Golden State and Monta Ellis to Milwaukee. As the regular sports betting NBA season comes to an end, everyone is wondering if this will be the only mega trade of the season. Here is a look at what we expect to happen in the next 24 hours.
Despite sitting first in the Eastern Conference and third in the Western Conference, it seems like only a matter of time, before the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers pull off a trade. The Bulls appear to be curious about Pau Gasol, after star center Joakim Noah went down to another injury. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need for a point guard, as Derek Fisher is set to retire. For all intents and purposes, March Madness betting picks enthusiasts would be insane to believe that Pau Gasol alone would be enough to bring Derrick Rose to Los Angeles. Meaning to say, in our opinion, if the Bulls want Gasol and the Lakers want a point guard, a third team will have to be involved in the negotiations.
As we have seen historically, the NBA isn’t only about pulling off monster trades, but also trades involving three to four teams at once. In other words, bookie software agents are predicting, that if a deal between the two powerhouse teams gets done, a third or even fourth team may also have to join the mix. What we could see happening, is Gasol going to Chicago, Toronto sending Jose Calderon to the Lakers, and then both the Lakers and Bulls giving up their first round draft picks to the Raptors. If that were to happen, all three teams would win, as Chicago receives a strong presence in the post, the Lakers receive a new court general, and the Raptors have three draft picks in one of the strongest drafts in the last decade.
Another interesting name on the block is Dwight Howard. Arguably the best center in the NBA right now, Howard’s demands out of Orlando have been well documented throughout the season. In theory, a team desperate enough for a center, could come calling the Magic to offer up a king’s ransom for Howard. Or, Howard could be forced to stand pat in Orlando and wait until the offseason. Theoretically, there isn’t really a reason for Howard to leave besides wanting a big contract. After all, the Magic sits comfortably in the Eastern Conference, and should be able to make it to the second round. If the Magic can exceed expectations, look for Howard to resign.
